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People First Opens its New Bethlehem – Westgate Branch in Bethlehem.

People First Federal Credit Union, a leading financial services provider in the Greater Lehigh Valley, proudly announces the grand opening of Bethlehem – Westgate branch located at 2259 Schoenersville Road in Bethlehem. This cutting-edge facility marks a significant milestone for People First as it introduces innovative technologies to enhance its member services.


Situated in the heart of Bethlehem on the corner of Schoenersville Road and Catasaqua Rd, the branch offers convenient access for local residents and businesses. The Bethlehem branch location has been a core location throughout People First’s history, with a previous location on 8th Avenue and now in the Westgate Mall. We look forward to continuing to serve our People First members in Bethlehem. 

Howard Meller, President and CEO at People First, expressed pride and enthusiasm with this opening, stating, “We are dedicated to making our suite of banking and lending products easily accessible to the community. The new opening of our flagship branch in Bethlehem further strengthens our commitment to the community in providing accessible financial solutions.”

The Bethlehem branch was designed with our partner PW Campbell, who said “We look forward to the impact that this branch’s modern and technology-forward design will bring to the community and to the credit union’s business”.

Operating hours for the branch are Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Additionally, two internal drive-up ITMs are available 24/7, ensuring continuous service for members. For our business members the drive-up features a night deposit lane for your convenience. People First looks forward to providing an unparalleled banking experience at its new Bethlehem location.